Silent Star

Name: Silent Star
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Tracie Peterson
ISBN: 9781449803353

Author: Tracie Peterson

Narrator: Alyssa Bresnahan

Unabridged: 3 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/11/2008

Categories: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religious

Synopsis

CBA best-selling author and award-winning novelist, Tracie Peterson pens the tale of Andy Gilbert, a telegram delivery boy. During World War II, many of the young men of Haven, Pennsylvania are fighting in Europe. But still in town, Andy must find the strength to bring the news of the dead to their families. Through the compassion of an older widow and the love of God, Andy finds hope in the midst of devastation.

About Tracie Peterson

Tracie Peterson is the award-winning, bestselling author of over one hundred books, including the Bells of Lowell series, the Brides of Seattle series, and the Heirs of Montana series. She was awarded the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for 2007 Inspirational Fiction and the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers. Her books have won numerous awards for favorite books in a variety of contests, including USA "Best Books 2011" Awards Best Religious Fiction for Embers of Love. Tracie has found time to speak at writers' conferences, where she has a special place in her heart for new authors. She is often joined by her husband, Jim, whose background in history offers new authors insight into research. Tracie lives in Montana with her husband.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jaime on April 22, 2023

The thing that I love about Tracie Petereson's books is that she puts you in the shoes of the characters. Makes you feel what they are going through. This book is made your heart ache for the people of the small town. Most of their sons, brothers and husbands going to war. The display of blue stars......more

Goodreads review by Crystal on November 26, 2023

I definitely have a preference for heavier books and also don't mind books that are a bit darker. However, this one had a very gloomy and depressing feel. I felt like I had a black cloud over me every time I played this audio book. It was well into the midpoint of the book before any ray of hope see......more

Goodreads review by Faith on December 10, 2018

"Oh my, how heartbreaking!" was my first thoughts when I got a chapter or so into this book. And it certainly does hold a special sort of sadness. But there is hope, too. There's always hope. <3 The story—ahh, it turned out so sweet! Andy and Estella and Mary Beth... *hugs them all* The friendships w......more